ASH
About ASH
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a public health charity set up by the Royal College of Physicians to end the harm caused by tobacco.
After 50 years' successful campaigning this goal is within our grasp, but only if the inequalities in smoking across society are addressed.
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Our resources contain information and statistics on tobacco-related topics, and supporting evidence for tobacco control measures.
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Latest Press Releases
09 May 2024
Latest figures show cost of smoking in England up 25% to at least £21.8 billion
The estimated cost of smoking, as quoted by the Government in the Command paper, Stopping the Start, has increased from £17.0 Bn to £21.8 Bn, a rise of 25%.
24 April 2024
ASH announces Hazel Cheeseman as new chief executive
From 1 October 2024, Hazel Cheeseman will take up the role of chief executive of ASH.
